Director of Marketing and Communications

Bishop’s Stortford College is a leading independent, day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 4-18 years.  Comprising three schools in one (a pre-prep, prep and senior school), the College provides a wonderful learning environment to over 1,200 pupils and is situated in a beautiful 130-acre campus setting on the Hertfordshire / Essex border. 

This is a pivotal role for an exceptional individual, reporting directly to the College Head as a member of the senior management team.   

The Director of Marketing and Communications will manage the Marketing and Admissions team and will provide dynamic and creative leadership of all internal and external communications.   The overall aims of the role will be to engage key stakeholders in meaningful relationships, to strengthen the College brand, to enhance its profile regionally, nationally and internationally, realise student recruitment targets and deliver a first-class customer experience in every interaction with the College.

This exciting position will likely suit a proven strategic marketing leader with a flair for delivering clear and distinctive communication programmes.    The successful candidate will show drive, excellent interpersonal skills and empathy for the customer although previous schools’ experience is not necessary.  

Further information about the role and details of how to apply can be found at: www.rsacademics.com   

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:

Nina Lambert: NinaLambert@rsacademics.com 

The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Monday 6th December 2021 

RSAcademics is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.

Bishop’s Stortford College is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure